Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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What does your morning meeting look like? If you’re like me, it probably includes your calendar. Our morning calendar routine starts our day off right and I look forward to it as much as the students do! Starting Our Day With Morning Meeting If you want to get off to a good start in your classroom, the best way is… Read More
Flexible seating is a new alternative to traditional seating in an elementary classroom. Have you been wondering whether to jump on the bandwagon and give it a try? Well I’m here to tell you I’ve tried it out for a few years ago and I liked it. But I did learn a few things along the way, so here are… Read More
Do you get nervous thinking about Meet The Teacher? Do you worry that you will get tongue tied and forget everything that you wanted to say? Me too! Here are some tips on what to include at your Meet The Teacher open house presentation: Begin your presentation with a little bit about yourself. Briefly tell the parents and students about… Read More
What’s at your Word Work Center? Are you looking for a few quick and easy ideas? Here’s what’s happening at my Word Work Center in September. Since it’s the beginning of the school year, I like to put a review of Kindergarten words and things that are very simple for my Fab Firsties. I believe centers should be a review… Read More
Are you someone who needs some simple teacher organization tips? Do you find yourself staying late at school every day? Are you missing soccer games and taking home a lot of fast food dinners? Girl….I hear you! This was such a problem for me for so long! I decided I need to get organized and stop living at school! So… Read More
Do you have a classroom theme? I’ve had many different themes, but this year I decided on a crayon themed classroom. I liked the idea of using a rainbow of colors and what better way to do that than with crayons! Welcome To My Crayon Themed Classroom As you enter my room you’re greeted with a brand new quote on… Read More
